Three Hot Tips For Moms Considering Glitzy Beauty Pageants
Posted by Tammy Lier in Uncategorized, tags: beauty, Beauty Pageants, children, events, girls, hobbies, hobby, pageants, parents, recreation, Tammy Lier, Uncategorized, womenBeauty pageants can be entertaining for small girls and their families. Girls get to dress up and strut their stuff. They learn poise, gain confidence and develop social skills in the milieu of beauty pageantry. These pageants also require a lot of time and effort on the part of the entire family. The hair must be perfect, the dress outstanding and these are the easy parts of getting ready for that first ultra-glitzy beauty pageant. All of this can be pretty intimidating given the caliber of the competitors the little darling will face. Keep these tips in mind before you even begin preparations.
#1 Start Small
A lot of moms and girls like really like the idea of pageants. Who wouldn’t want to get all dressed up and prance around a stage? Everyone wants the chance to wear a beautiful crown and take home a huge trophy. The reality is that glitz pageants are a lot more work than most moms and girls expect. To be competitive, girls often spend a great deal of time practicing. Some moms and girls decide after a pageant or two that glitz just isn’t their thing.
Before you invest too much time and money make sure it’s something you’ll enjoy. Borrow or rent a dress and help your daughter learn a simple routine. If she likes her first pageant or two, then you can start spending the real money. Your first pageant you should focus on having fun, winning can come later.
#2 You will need Help
Especially for your first pageant, an extra set of hands can make a big difference. Take along another adult that your daughter feels comfortable with. Put this person in charge of the dress and your other supplies. There’s often dozens of girls at pageants, and things can and do get lost. Having someone in charge of supplies lessens the risk of something going missing.
When it’s time to get ready, it’s all hands on deck. Makeup time is one of the most important times to have an extra set of hands. Have you ever tried putting mascara on a four year-old? You’ll most certainly want someone there to keep her distracted and still. Your helper can also make a big difference during the pageant itself while you’re backstage. Have your helper stand behind the judges; this will help your little girl know where to focus. If she forgets where to walk, they can also help direct her using arm motions.
#3 Don’t Lose Your Cool
The biggest reason glitz pageants have a bad name is because of the parents. It can be a very high stress environment and parents can get worked up. A pushy parent serves only to get their child upset and frustrated. Judges can tell when a child is upset and doesn’t want to compete. For your child’s sake just take a few breaths and stay calm. Children take their cues on how to feel and behave from the adults around them, so keep things positive.
Focus on the fun of the pageant. If this is your debut event, talk to your child about the amusing time you are having participating in the pageant. You don’t want her to feel let down that she didn’t win, and the first outing she undoubtedly won’t. Praise her for participating and how pretty and poised she is. Let her know how proud you are of her courage to compete.
Good luck whether this is your first pageant or fifteenth. High-glamour beauty pageants are in a world of their own. Don’t let this overwhelm you. Learn from them and enjoy them. Your daughter is sure to boost her self-confidence by participating.
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